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Title:

Bridge the Gap for Integration of Newcomers (BEGIN)

Agreement Number:

S213295038

Agreement Value:

$17,257,655.55

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

Language Training, Support Services

Organization:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Expected Results:

Access to IRCC-funded settlement services is facilitated,
Clients acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for the Canadian labour market,
Clients improve official language skills,
Clients increase knowledge of life in Canada,
Clients increase participation in communities and social networks,
Connections to communities and public institutions,
Consistent and responsive settlement program delivery,
Increase understanding of client settlement needs and appropriate linkages to other services,
Official language skills and other skills for adapting to Canadian society,

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5B 3B9

Reference Number:

094-2019-2020-Q4-S213295038

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107505810RT0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

Mar 11, 2020

Recipient's Legal Name:

Indus Community Services

Program:

Settlement

Program Purpose:

For Canada to realize the economic, social and cultural benefits of immigration, newcomers must integrate successfully into Canadian society. To provide newcomers with the information required to make informed decision, language skills adequate to their settlement and integration goals, and the support they need to build networks within their new communities.

Coverage:

Edmonton

Amendments:

See Amendments